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MV05 YEX

2005 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,633 mi
Last recorded185,633 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 YEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 185,633 miles

Exhaust hanger corroded, exhaust still secure

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 185,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hanger corroded, exhaust still secure

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 177,287 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded but still secure

General corrosion on vehicle

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Wiper linkage worn / loose

Fail 28 Sep 2023 177,031 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Along bulkhead brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust hangers corroded exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 168,989 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

small chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2021 162,123 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes. Front section slight corrosion where pipes are clipped up. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective post flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Fault (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 151,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 149,339 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 149,329 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 138,803 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner

Pass 20 Dec 2016 130,292 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 123,550 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 114,336 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 92,235 miles

centre brake light inop

Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 49,345 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,331 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 46,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,727 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 36,073 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,073 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,903 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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MV05 YEX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV05 YEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MV05 YEX is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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